Got to Alexandria just after dark. Checked into the Hotel Acropole which is in a grand old building with marble staircases and hardwood floor - definitely a case of faded glory. Although I have a huge bed and lots of slightly damaged antiques in my room. Found the bus office and bought a ticket on tomorrow mornings bus to Siwa. Walked along the waterfront for a bit then walked inland some. Found a kushari restaurant and had a small (I wasn't very hungry), but it was so good I ordered a second. Waddled back to the hotel and called it a night.